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OREO Dirt Cake Recipe – Fun No-Bake Dessert Idea Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This OREO Dirt Cake is a fun and delightful no-bake dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring layers of crushed OREO cookies, creamy chocolate pudding, and a fluffly cream cheese mixture, it’s topped with gummy worms and candy decorations for a playful ‘dirt’ effect. Ready in just a few hours with no oven required, it’s a fantastic treat for families, parties, or a quick sweet fix.

Ingredients

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Crust and Topping

  • 1 package (14–16 oz) OREO cookies, crushed

Pudding

  • 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping

Garnish

  • Gummy worms, sprinkles, or candy decorations

Instructions

  1. Crush OREOs: Use a food processor or a rolling pin to crush the OREO cookies into fine crumbs. Set aside some crumbs to use later as a topping for the dessert.
  2. Prepare Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Chill the pudding briefly in the refrigerator while preparing the other components.
  3. Make Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until the mixture is fluffy and smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined. Then mix this creamy blend with the prepared chocolate pudding to create a rich, creamy filling.
  4. Layer Dessert: In your chosen dish, begin by layering a portion of the crushed OREO crumbs. Follow by spreading a layer of the pudding and cream cheese mixture. Continue alternating layers of OREO crumbs and creamy filling until all ingredients are used, finishing with a thick layer of crushed OREO ‘dirt’ on top.
  5. Garnish: Decorate the top layer with gummy worms, sprinkles, or any themed candy decorations to give the dessert a playful and whimsical appearance.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 to 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dessert overnight to ensure the layers set well and the flavors meld perfectly.
  • Use a food processor for easier and finer crushing of the OREO cookies.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before beating to avoid lumps in the mixture.
  • This dessert is ideal for children’s parties or as a fun Halloween treat.
  • You can substitute gummy worms with other themed toppings based on the occasion.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: OREO dirt cake, no-bake dessert, chocolate pudding dessert, fun kids dessert, no-bake cake, gummy worms dessert, party dessert

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